Silverstone Classic 2019

[Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman]

The one mentioned is the one to go for, unless you have some specific other need. The toilet/washing/showering facilities are superb and plentiful, and maintainance teams operate 24 hours a day while the event is on. There is a food and a small store on site. There are regular, (every ten or twenty minutes) shuttle links that run all round the camp site, taking you back to the main site entrance, from where there are again, regular bus links to the main Silverstone Circuit entrances. All the shuttle services are free. And you’re so close, it doesn’t take long to get in. It’s not far if you just want to walk round, either.

Typically, those of us with Westfields drive in to the in-field parking on day one, leave the car there and then drive out on the last day you plan to be there. (Driving in, it gets VERY busy, and can take longer than you’d think, even to go the short distance from the campsite to the in-field). Note vehicle movements to and from the in-field are not normally allowed after around ten o’clock.

 

A further Admin note: in-field parking is a bonus awarded to car clubs to enable them to display a selection of the vehicles that the Club Represents, it is NOT a convenient place for Westfield or any other owners that have arrived in random tin tops, to park up for the weekend. It is for Westfields of what ever model you own.

In-field club parking does have restricted numbers across the site as a whole, even though it may look like there is lots of room. WE are part of the display for the weekend, that is our half of the bargain when we agree to go in as a club.

There have been complaints from at least one other club in a previous year, when they didn’t have enough room for their own members (proper display) cars, and yet we had a members tin top on our pitch.

[LukeW]

Thanks for the info, 

All booked up, should be fun!

 

[Onliest Smeg David]

Me and mate John booked on. Wendz opted out for Silverstone 2019.

[Robin Parker (Red Spider) - Yorkshire AO]

Been 3 years running now, so not sure yet, a lot depends on the bands, parade lap, weather  (can't do much about that) and probably most important, a new tent. 

[Ali and Gail]

2 hours ago, Robin (Red Spider) - Yorkshire AO said:

Been 3 years running now, so not sure yet, a lot depends on the bands, parade lap, weather  (can't do much about that) and probably most important, a new tent. 

New tent, don't be daft, we all love a soggy Robin in the morning

[Ali and Gail]

9 hours ago, Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Secretary said:

The one mentioned is the one to go for, unless you have some specific other need. The toilet/washing/showering facilities are superb and plentiful, and maintainance teams operate 24 hours a day while the event is on. There is a food and a small store on site. There are regular, (every ten or twenty minutes) shuttle links that run all round the camp site, taking you back to the main site entrance, from where there are again, regular bus links to the main Silverstone Circuit entrances. All the shuttle services are free. And you’re so close, it doesn’t take long to get in. It’s not far if you just want to walk round, either.

Typically, those of us with Westfields drive in to the in-field parking on day one, leave the car there and then drive out on the last day you plan to be there. (Driving in, it gets VERY busy, and can take longer than you’d think, even to go the short distance from the campsite to the in-field). Note vehicle movements to and from the in-field are not normally allowed after around ten o’clock.

 

A further Admin note: in-field parking is a bonus awarded to car clubs to enable them to display a selection of the vehicles that the Club Represents, it is NOT a convenient place for Westfield or any other owners that have arrived in random tin tops, to park up for the weekend. It is for Westfields of what ever model you own.

In-field club parking does have restricted numbers across the site as a whole, even though it may look like there is lots of room. WE are part of the display for the weekend, that is our half of the bargain when we agree to go in as a club.

There have been complaints from at least one other club in a previous year, when they didn’t have enough room for their own members (proper display) cars, and yet we had a members tin top on our pitch.

Wise words as always.

[Ali and Gail]

9 hours ago, LukeW said:

Do those that camp book the campsite they suggest?

The one close to gate 15 of Silverstone, or do you use somewhere else?

Cheers Luke

What day have you booked?

[LukeW]

@Ali and Gail

ive booked onto all three days!

[Alan France]

Bump, thousands of tickets left at these prices.

[Ali and Gail]

8 hours ago, LukeW said:

@Ali and Gail

ive booked onto all three days!

Cool and us

[Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman]

Can’t believe I forgot one of the other best bits about the Woodlands camp site: we try and grab a big block of space, early, on the Thursday, which means for three and a bit days we have the WSCC village! Again, this helps transform the event from “just” a fantastic race weekend, with some great entertainment built in, in to a real fun social gathering. Though as a tiny amount of alcholol may be consumed, do bring ear plugs as singing and snoring may break out at random times!

[Ali and Gail]

6 hours ago, Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Secretary said:

Can’t believe I forgot one of the other best bits about the Woodlands camp site: we try and grab a big block of space, early, on the Thursday, which means for three and a bit days we have the WSCC village! Again, this helps transform the event from “just” a fantastic race weekend, with some great entertainment built in, in to a real fun social gathering. Though as a tiny amount of alcholol may be consumed, do bring ear plugs as singing and snoring may break out at random times!

 

6 hours ago, Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Secretary said:

Can’t believe I forgot one of the other best bits about the Woodlands camp site: we try and grab a big block of space, early, on the Thursday, which means for three and a bit days we have the WSCC village! Again, this helps transform the event from “just” a fantastic race weekend, with some great entertainment built in, in to a real fun social gathering. Though as a tiny amount of alcholol may be consumed, do bring ear plugs as singing and snoring may break out at random times!

Snoring, don't know what you mean, alcohol, don't know what you mean 

Oh yes there was that conversation one year in @Chris King - Webmaster and Joint North East AOtent after a few ales about dogging in Westfields. Never laughed so much.

[Rich8977]

All booked for the full weekend camping 

[Kingster]

23 minutes ago, Ali and Gail said:

 

Snoring, don't know what you mean, alcohol, don't know what you mean 

Oh yes there was that conversation one year in @Chris King - Webmaster and Joint North East AOtent after a few ales about dogging in Westfields. Never laughed so much.

Can’t remember that one - honest 

[Stu Faulkner]

6 hours ago, Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Secretary said:

Can’t believe I forgot one of the other best bits about the Woodlands camp site: we try and grab a big block of space, early, on the Thursday, which means for three and a bit days we have the WSCC village! Again, this helps transform the event from “just” a fantastic race weekend, with some great entertainment built in, in to a real fun social gathering. Though as a tiny amount of alcholol may be consumed, do bring ear plugs as singing and snoring may break out at random times!

Indeed.

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